Manna Food 4 Kids Backpack Program

Project Description

Each week during the school year, dedicated volunteers assemble and deliver about 2,000 backpacks to 31 elementary schools and pre-school programs in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet Counties in Northern Michigan. This year, Manna Food Project is on schedule to deliver about 65,000 Food 4 Kids bags.

Manna's Food 4 Kids Backpack volunteering opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 9th, from 10 a.m. to noon, involves filling bags in assembly-line fashion with kid-friendly food, as well as restocking the assembly line, and packing the bags into boxes. Volunteers say this is their favorite program at Manna, and it is highly recognized by children in the participating schools, providing them with supplemental food items to last them through the weekend.

Community Partner - Manna Food Project

Manna Food Project Accommodations

• Must be 10 years or older
• Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult
• Closed-toe shoes

About Manna Food Project

Manna Food Project (Manna), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, helps feed the hungry in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet Counties. Over 250 committed volunteers, partnering with a staff of seven, work together to achieve our mission.

• Manna is a partner organization of the national Feeding America Food Bank Network.
• Manna operates a food bank (distribution center), a food rescue program, a weekly food pantry, and the Food 4 Kids backpack program.
• Manna also partners with community agencies and local businesses to host cooking classes, community dinners, and other events highlighting the importance of healthy, fresh food.

Website: https://www.mannafoodproject.org/

Project Date

Nov. 9, 2024

Project Locations and Shifts

Manna Food Project
8791 McBride Park Court
Harbor Springs, MI 49740

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  (3 spots available)

Volunteer registration is closed.